Course Description 

• This course is an introduction to four communication partner strategies; Aided Language Stimulation, Core Vocabulary, Wait Time and Prompting, and Descriptive Teaching to support language and learning with AAC in the classroom.  Participants will complete a Discussion to share and a Quiz to demonstrate understanding.
• Type of Course:  Self Paced 
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Sara Rode
• Credit(s) and Type: 1 Hour Staff Development

Target Audience

• Classroom teachers, support staff, and related service providers
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Certified or Classified

Outcomes

Participants will: 

• Learn about research-based practices for competent communication partners
• Gain a toolbox of practical strategies to teach communication partners
• Explore practical ways to implement AAC

Timeline Overview

• Start date of course content: February 13, 2023
• End date of course content: April 28, 2023